Private foundation · EIN 20-2123840 · New Orleans, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chambers Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $858K total, median $87K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$858K
Median grant
$87K
Stays in LA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beaumont Heritage SocietyBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$509K
American Red Cross Co Texas Gulf Coast RegionHouston, TXGeneral operating$87K
First United Methodist ChurchBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$87K
Art Museum of Southeast TxBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$87K
Tyrrell Historical Library Inc AssocBeaumont, TXGeneral operating$87K

About this foundation

Chambers Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Capitol One, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Chambers Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chambers Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $858K across 5 grants, a median of $87K.

Where does Chambers Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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